Multiple owner vehicle who is required to carry insurance

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If there are 2 legal owners on a vehicle and loan agreement in Oregon. Are both owners required to carry insurance. Neither owner lives at the same address. My daughter was recently removed from her grandfathers auto policy by his choice without notice he is choosing to discontinued his auto coverage of this vehicle. Is this legal for him to stop paying for any and all auto insurance coverage despite being a legal owner?”

Asked June 5, 2018

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If a vehicle has multiple owners, each owner may be required to carry insurance, depending on the laws of the state where the vehicle is registered and driven. In general, every driver who operates a vehicle on public roads is required to have liability insurance to cover damages they may cause to others in the event of an accident. Liability insurance is usually required by state law, and the minimum amount of coverage required varies from state to state. When there are multiple owners of a vehicle, the insurance requirements can become more complicated. In most cases, each owner is responsible for carrying their own insurance policy that covers their share of the vehicle. This means that if there are two owners of a vehicle, each owner should have their own insurance policy that covers 50% of the vehicle's value. If one owner has an accident and causes damage to the vehicle, the insurance policy of that owner should cover the damages. However, if the damages exceed the coverage limits of that owner's policy, the other owner may be responsible for the remaining balance. It's important for each owner of a vehicle to discuss the insurance requirements with each other and make sure that everyone is carrying adequate coverage. Additionally, if one owner is financing the vehicle, the lender may require that all owners carry comprehensive and collision coverage to protect the lender's investment. In summary, if a vehicle has multiple owners, each owner may be required to carry their own insurance policy that covers their share of the vehicle. The insurance requirements can vary depending on state laws and the terms of any financing agreements. It's important for all owners to communicate with each other and ensure that everyone has adequate coverage to protect themselves and the vehicle.

Answered June 7, 2018 by ClaimsAdjuster

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